Transportation Safety Tips
Protect Your Children During Their Commute
Knowing basic bus safety will help kids be mindful when taking the bus. Before the school year starts, take your children to the bus stop and show them where they should stand when the bus approaches — a minimum of three large steps or 6 feet from the street. Tell your kids about the importance of sitting still and not standing in the bus while it’s in motion. KIDS ON THE ROAD Whether your child is biking, walking, or even skateboarding, it’s vital that they know and follow the rules of the road. All children should practice road safety behavior, such as riding on the right side of the road, wearing helmets, stopping at stop signs, and watching out for cars. Internalizing these habits will help them stay aware of their surroundings when traveling to and from school. SHARING THE ROAD When school starts, the roads become even more cluttered than usual. On top of people heading to work, there are large buses making frequent stops, parents rushing to drop their kids off, and young kids biking or walking to school. With the added tension on the road, it’s important to be alert and move cautiously. Slowing down in school zones or around young pedestrians will keep you vigilant and could potentially save lives.
With the school year fast approaching, families are in preparation mode. Parents are busy buying new clothes and school supplies and thinking about the best way to get their kids safely to school. Keeping your child safe on their commute starts with knowing the transportation method that works best for you and the rules that accompany that method. TAKING THE SCHOOL BUS According to the United States Department of Transportation, the school bus is the safest means of transportation to and from school. Buses are built to withstand a hit and distribute the damage throughout the vehicle, keeping its passengers safe and sound.
Teach your kids to be prepared and safe on the road to ensure that they have a healthy and safe school year.
When we opened our new office, we spent a lot of time deciding how we would decorate it. Given that Jim and Lee are both art lovers, there was no question that we wanted to hang up some paintings, prints, and sculptures. Lee has always had an affinity for dragons, and after doing some research, she came across the incredible paper sculpture of Jeff Nishinaka. We reached out to Jeff to commission a piece. When we contacted Jeff, we knew that we’d end up with a jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind sculpture. What we didn’t know was that in addition to being an incredible artist, Jeff is one heck of a nice guy. “It’s always awesome to know that your work is going to a good home,” Jeff says. “You can’t always be sure, but in the case of the Snells, I had the pleasure of meeting them in person. When they were in Las Vegas for Lee’s birthday, they were kind enough to make the trek down to LA and have dinner with me. It was a blast, and I was very flattered that they wanted to spend time with me.”
Jeff’s desire to work with paper came about as the result of a class he took on a whim. “I was studying painting and illustration when I took a class on different media,” he recalls. “We had an assignment to make a relief work using anything we wanted. After seeing a few examples, I decided to give paper a shot. I instantly had an affinity for the medium, but I knew I had a lot to learn. I gave myself 3–5 years to make a go of it, and here I am 36 years later. And the nice thing is that I’m still learning to this day.” Humility aside, Jeff is truly a master of turning a humble medium like paper into a breathtaking creation. We encourage you to check out jeffnishinaka.com to see his sculptures. Just maybe don’t do it at work since it’s very easy to spend hours marveling at his art.
Jeff Nishinaka AnArtistWhoBrings PapertoLife
Thank you so much, Jeff. We’re honored to have one of your pieces in our office.
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